Vulture Collection (#37)

White-headed vulture, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Pendant in gold cloisonne depicting Nekhabet, vulture-goddess of the South, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Pectoral decorated with the vulture of Upper Egypt, made of gold cloisonne inlaid with glass paste, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt

King vulture, an Amazonian bird, Parque Nacional Madidi, Bolivia, South America

Lappet-faced Vulture Castle of Eagles, Chauvigny, France
DAD-1344 Lappet-faced Vulture Castle of Eagles, Chauvigny, France Torgos tracheliotus David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

European Griffon Vulture, Andalucia, spain, February
RES-473 European Griffon Vulture Andalucia, spain, February Gyps fulvus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lappet-faced Vulture In flight Kenya, Africa
LA-892 Lappet-faced / Nubian Vulture - In flight Kenya, Africa Torgos tracheliotus Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Egyptian Vulture
EGYPTIAN VULTURE (Neophron peronopterus)

King Vulture 1849
KING VULTURE

VULTURE
Vulture

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Under the Protection of the Gods, the majestic Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) soars gracefully over Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia. With its impressive 10-foot wingspan, this magnificent bird commands attention as it glides through the skies. In another part of the world, high up in the Aren Pyrenees of Spain, an adult Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) proudly displays a carcass bone in its beak. Known as the Bearded Vulture, this unique creature is a bone-eating specialist and holds the title for being the only one of its kind in existence. Its presence is rare and can be found not only in Spain but also in France, Greece, Turkey, Italy, and even Africa. Witnessing a Lammergeier soaring effortlessly through flight is truly awe-inspiring. Against an out-of-focus moon backdrop, this incredible bird showcases its grace and power as it navigates through open skies. Nature's wonders extend beyond birds alone; they are known to frequent various landscapes around our planet. From Jinbar waterfalls in Simien Mountains National Park to stalking their prey amidst grazing Europasaurus holgeri dinosaurs - these raptors play an essential role within their ecosystems. Even ancient civilizations recognized vultures' significance; Egyptian antiquities showcase Pharaoh Ramses II's pectoral adorned with intricate vulture symbolism from 1279-1213 BC during Egypt's 19th Dynasty. The captivating artwork "Lions and Dead Quagga" by Thomas Baines depicts nature's cycle at work - showcasing how vultures fulfill their vital role as scavengers within ecosystems. Lastly, let us not forget Charles H Bennett's thought-provoking book "Origin Species. " In his analogy comparing bankers to vultures he raises questions about society’s perception towards these remarkable creatures who serve an essential ecological purpose.